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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 998.01 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 998.01 and 232.50 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 998.01 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/998.01 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 998.01 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 232,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,037.33/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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